The song from DreamWorks’ Philippine myth-inspired film ‘Forgotten Island’ is nominated for best song in an animated film and best music video
LIZA SOBERANO – The Filipino-American actress is now in the Hollywood awards conversation as a singer. “BRB,” the song she recorded with Grammy-winning R&B star H.E.R. for the DreamWorks animated film “Forgotten Island,” has earned two nominations at the 2026 Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA), according to the list of nominees released this week, as of November 4, 2026.
The track is up for Song – Animated Film and Music Video. The song was written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder and H.E.R., whose real name is Gabriella Wilson, while the music video was directed by H.E.R. and Bianca Catbagan.
Up against big names
In the animated film song category, “BRB” will go head to head with some of the biggest acts in pop. Taylor Swift is nominated for “I Knew It, I Knew You” from “Toy Story 5,” which she co-wrote with Jack Antonoff. BLACKPINK’s Jennie is in the running for “Someone to Hold” from “Steps.”
Also nominated are the Backstreet Boys’ “Bottle Up” from “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie,” a track co-written by Ed Sheeran, and “The Better Part of Bravery” by rock band The Decemberists from “Wildwood.”
In the music video race, “BRB” faces a field that includes “When I’m Home” from “The Odyssey,” directed by Travis Scott.
A Filipino story on the big screen
“Forgotten Island” is a fantasy adventure that draws heavily on Philippine mythology. It follows two lifelong best friends, Jo and Raissa, voiced by H.E.R. and Liza, respectively. The film opened in Philippine cinemas on September 23 and in US theaters on September 25.
The HMMA honors original music written for all forms of media, including film, television, video games, documentaries, trailers and music videos. It is organized by the Hollywood Music in Media Academy.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 18.
Winners will be named at the awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 18. Filipino fans have been sharing the news online and rallying behind the song, which many see as a proud moment for Filipino representation in Hollywood animation.